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Mount of Olives

Definition:

The Mount of Olives is a mountain or large hill located near the east side of the city of Jerusalem. It is about 787 meters high.

  • In the Old Testament, this mountain is sometimes referred to as "the mountain that is east of Jerusalem."
  • The New Testament records several occasions when Jesus and his disciples went to the Mount of Olives to pray and rest.
  • Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, which is located on the Mount of Olives.
  • This could also be translated as "Olive Hill" or "Olive Tree Mountain."

(See also: Translate Names)

(See also: other/gethsemane · other/olive)

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